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Email

sawyers@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Geoff & Helen Handbury Chair in Adolescent Health
Department of Paediatrics
Education
Doctorate (Research)
University of Melbourne
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-9095-358X

Prof Susan Sawyer

Geoff & Helen Handbury Chair in Adolescent Health
Department of Paediatrics

616 Scholarly works
43 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Global and regional prevalence, burden, and risk factors for MASLD in children and adolescents aged 5 to 24 years: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and modeling study
    DOI: 10.1186/s12916-026-04801-3
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Mapping transitions and inequalities in the burden of malnutrition among Chinese children and adolescents: a dual-level analysis of 6 nationwide surveys, 1995 to 2019
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.101354
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Personality development from early to middle adulthood in the general population and those with mental health difficulties.
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-55483-z
  • 2026

    Journal article

    General practitioner confidence with adolescent health: Baseline findings from a randomised controlled trial in general practice
    DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-03-25-7615
  • 2025

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Casting the Net for What Matters: The ALIVE National Consortium for Equitable WellBeing and Mental Health Systems Transformation
  • 2021

    Research Contracts

    Partnership in Research
  • 2020

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Should Medicare Fund a Rebate for an Adolescent and Young Person\2019s Health Assessment in General Practice? A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
Susan Sawyer

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2021
University of Melbourne
2020
2018
Women’s Mentorship Scholarship, Victorian State Government, Leadership Victoria
2016
(in recognition of sustained community engagement, policy impact and/or public advocacy in health) University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics, Engagement Award

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Accuracy of administrative data in ascertaining health conditions: a systematic review.
    DOI: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooag109
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess primary health professional's knowledge of weight management counseling of adolescents in Indonesia
    DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2026.100454
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The Effects of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health: Findings From a Population-Based Cohort Study in Australia.
    DOI: 10.5694/mja2.70220
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Bridging understanding and practice: School community perspectives on mental health in schools in Indonesia
    DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2026.10210
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Enhancing Global Burden of Disease Estimates With Collaborative Data Insights: A Case Study of Type 1 Diabetes in Finland
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2025.11.023
  • 2026

    Journal article

    The effect of timing and tempo of adrenarche on depression and anxiety in adolescence: A prospective cohort analysis
    DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2026.107776

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Improving Hip Dysplasia Outcomes for Children and Adolescents
  • 2025

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    The George C. Patton Fellowship

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